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Cowboys DT Cedric Thornton underwent shoulder surgery this week.

Thornton missed the final three games of the regular season, but returned for the playoffs. He should be fine for the start of OTAs. A disappointment after signing a four-year, $18 million deal in free agency, Thornton only earned a rotational run-stuffer role his first year in Dallas, mainly coming off the bench. Jan 27 - 6:05 PM

Cowboys agreed to terms with DL Cedric Thornton, formerly of the Eagles, on a four-year, $18 million contract.

The deal includes $6 million fully guaranteed. A run-stopping extraordinaire, Thornton was a full-time starter each of the past three years for the Eagles. He was a defensive end in Philly's 3-4, but he should replace Nick Hayden as the one-technique in the Cowboys' 4-3. Thornton is a much-needed reinforcement for a Cowboys line that's been running dangerously low on bodies this offseason. Thu, Mar 10, 2016 05:17:00 PM

Dallas does not have much money to throw around, but they have a significant need along the defensive front. Thornton would likely play defensive tackle in Dallas' 4-3 scheme. The Seahawks are reportedly interested as well. Wed, Mar 9, 2016 03:57:00 PM

Thornton played 3-4 end in Philadelphia but doesn't seem to be headed back there to play in DC Jim Schwartz's 4-3 scheme. Both the Cowboys and Seahawks play in a 4-3 where Thornton would probably play tackle on early downs and help stand up against the run. He'll be a potential bargain signing. Wed, Mar 9, 2016 01:36:00 PM

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The NFL has tabbed Harold Henderson to hear the appeal of Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension.

Henderson regularly oversees appeals hearings for the league, and the NFL tried to push him as an objective, non-biased party by having NFL Network reporters tweet that Henderson reduced Greg Hardy's suspension from ten games to four. However, PFT's Mike Florio -- an attorney by trade -- notes that Henderson's presence in the case "significantly" drops the chances of Zeke having the suspension overturned. "At best, he'll get a mild reduction," Florio wrote. Florio also states Henderson's hiring "significantly" increases the chances Elliott eventually files a lawsuit. Elliott's appeal will be heard on August 29.

One of the most impressive players through two weeks of preseason, Gathers was hurt in Tuesday's practice. Consider him week-to-week for now and doubtful for Dallas' third exhibition. Gathers has a 7-106-2 line this preseason.

It sounds like an AC joint sprain. The Dallas Morning News' Brandon George reports Green could be sidelined for two weeks. With Ronald Leary gone to Denver, the Cowboys were hoping Green would lock down their left guard vacancy. Jonathan Cooper and Joe Looney will now get longer looks for the job.